SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS
Davely Etkins
Custom-made Soaps | Creative Craft Spotlight Artist
I've spent the last 15 years in Apopka, watching it grow and change, just as I have.
As a wife, mother, and full-time nurse, caring for others has always been at the heart of everything I do.
My passion for creating something people will love led me to artisan soap making—a craft that blends creativity, nature, and self-care. Each bar I make is a reflection of my dedication to quality and the joy of sharing something special with my community.
 |  |
|---|---|
 |
Mary Wentzel
Water Color & Ink Painter | Fine Art Spotlight Artist
Mary Wentzel is a watercolor and ink painter whose work features bold colors and rhythmic detail. The vibrant flora and fauna of the state of Florida is a favorite theme in her work. Mary uses watercolor techniques with ink and acrylic ink to create her intricate pieces. She finishes off each piece with a custom painted upcycled frame.
​
Mary is a graduate of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and has enjoyed a long successful career as a museum curator and educator at some of our area’s best art, science and history museums. She has held curator positions at the Museum of Arts and Sciences and the Ormond Memorial Art Museum.
​
Her paintings have been exhibited around the state and have won many awards. Mary published her second children’s book, “Crazy’s A to Z for Kids” in 2021. Mary recently finished illustrating a series of environmental books for children, by author, Robert Andrew Provan and published by Archway publishing company. Her illustrations have been published in books and magazines throughout the country and her work is included in private collections around the world.
 |  |
|---|